To My Fellow Monarchs

What does it mean to be a Divine Image-bearer? Did you know you are "crowned with glory and honor?" Have you ever thought of yourself as being the king or queen of creation?

Our exploration into Genesis 1:26-31 and Genesis 2:7 brings out some of the most sacred truths of creation and God's original design for His people.

Although He looked at all creation and exclaimed, "it is very good!" It is His people that He took the time to form out of dirt (adam) and breathe life into that makes you and me just "a little lower than Himself." (Psalm 8:5)

It is significant for us to gain a new appreciation for how we are made in the image of God and how we reflect His glory. As kings and queens of creation, God designed us to have a close and intimate relationship with Him. If we would genuinely accepted this bold proposition, think about how we would treat our spouse and others on a regular bases.

Is it hard to think of your spouse (or others) as fellow monarchs? Few of us do, however the imagery of being fellow rulers serves to evoke respect and awe toward others, including our spouse.

"When we look into the face of another, we look into the face of God."